Halloween is fast-approaching and we're ready to get seriously spooked. Here's a rundown of the scariest happenings this year...

Thorpe Park Fright Nights: Surrey, Selected dates from Saturday October 5 to Sunday November 3
So, if it's not terrifying enough to simply watch a scary film, get yourself to Thorpe Park. They've teamed up with Lionsgate to put on a series of fright nights to remember. Featuring five horror attractions based on The Blair Witch Project, My Bloody Valentine 3D, The Cabin In The Woods, You're Next, and SAW, you're guaranteed to be screaming as you take a ride on a pitch black rollercoaster or get chased by a 'scare actor.' Gulp. A creative team of over 100 people worked over 2000 hours to create the experience. We are scarily sold! Book Thorpe Park Fright Nights here.

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Mystery Ghost Hunt: Lancashire, October 26
All we know about this is that it's a ghost hunt round a Grade I listed building with a history that dates back centuries, the only thing they're giving away is that it's based somewhere in the Lancashire area.Within days of the event, you will be given details of a meeting place and only then, will you receive directions to the secret location. Hunting ghosts is pretty badass...Book the Mystery Ghost Hunt here.

Winterwell Halloween Party: London, October 26
If you want to party with the spooks then get yourself to the coolest Halloween haunt in London... The team behind Winterwell festival are hosting their annual Halloween party on Saturday the 26th October. Held at The Loft Studios, an old warehouse in West London, the party theme is 'Voodoo and Black magic' so expect lots of witch doctors and other horrors. The party will feature a hocus pocus line up with headline act Norman Jay and the acclaimed Correspondents alongside house, electro, swing, ska, dirty blues and hip hop. Might as well celebrate in style. Book the Winterwell Halloween Party here.

Claire House Haunted Sleepover: Liverpool, October 25
A haunted sleepover – can you think of anything more freaking terrifying?! Not for the faint-hearted but proceeds go to charity so at least you're doing something good while being scared out of your mind. You'll meet spirit mediums, psychics and a paranormal investigator as you enter vigil events. Bring a sleeping bag (and change of underwear). Book the Haunted Sleepover here.

Supernatural history tour of Mary King's Close: Edinburgh, throughout October
Mary King's close is widely regarded as one of the most haunted places in Scotland. So why not take a tour and see if you can spot one for yourself? Blood curdling tales of ghosts and murderers, and of plague victims being walled up and left to die. Happy Halloween y'all! Book the Supernatural history tour of Mary King's Close here.

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